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Fabio Quartararo rates his chances against Marc Marquez on equal
Fabio Quartararo acknowledges the superiority of Marc Marquez in certain conditions in MotoGP and believes he can be very fast against him with equal machinery.
Quartararo’s battles with Marquez in their rookie year were expected to set the stage for a title fight, but this was disrupted by Marquez’s injury in 2020.
Despite Yamaha’s struggles, Quartararo won the world title in 2021 and remains highly rated, showcasing his potential with four poles and two podiums in 2025.
Quartararo sees his chances against Marquez as promising, especially in dry conditions where he believes he can challenge the eight-time world champion.
He admires Marquez’s unparalleled skills and consistency, likening his performance to a player at maximum skill level in FIFA video games.
Additionally, Quartararo highlights Pecco Bagnaia and Alex Marquez as other notable competitors in the championship standings, where Marc Marquez currently leads by a significant margin.
